A wiring technique in bonsai is used to better control and manipulate the structure of the tree. We use wiring to fill in bare spots of the tree, create a movement, or simply change the direction of the branch. It would be very hard, and sometimes even impossible, to create the bonsai that we want…
Bonsai trees like regular trees need water to survive. Most of the beginners run into a problem of overwatering or underwatering the tree. Don’t feel bad. We all have done it. We all killed a few trees before getting it right. Watering bonsai the RIGHT way takes time and practice. Regular trees in the natural…
You need to consider a few things when choosing a bonsai tree. First decide where you are going to put your bonsai tree, whether you would like to grow it outdoors or indoors. This will directly determine your choice of bonsai tree. A lot of people think that bonsai are houseplants but most of the…
Bonsai should be repotted every few years. The best time of the year for repotting is during spring or early summer when buds are starting to swell. The frequency of repotting depends on the plant specifications, but the repotting technique is the same. Flowering apples and cherries should be repotted in early fall. Azaleas and…
Bonsai professionals use a lot of different tools to style their trees. While it can be overwhelming for the beginner, there is no need to panic. You don’t have to get every tool out there. I would suggest starting with the basic tools and expanding your collection later. Three Must-Have Bonsai Tools There are three…
Bonsai repotting is not as difficult as many bonsai beginners think. A while ago, I posted step-by-step instructions that make bonsai repotting the easiest thing you’ve ever done. Today, I will tell you what bonsai repotting mistakes you should avoid: 1. Using the same pot Young bonsai grow faster than well-established ones, so make sure…
Like any other container plant bonsai trees need to be fertilized. Very often fertilizers are called plant food. That can confuse many beginners. Fertilizers are NOT food but rather vitamins for the tree. The real food for plants comes from water and oxygen. In the natural environment, trees have long roots and are able to…